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So you’ve made the decision to become a beauty therapist and so are now researching the best beauty school for you. First, it is a great career choice as there are so many employment and business opportunities around the globe these days. Yet, the scope of this booming industry is expansive, so from the beginning it is best to narrow …

So why is self-care for massage therapists particularly important? Massage therapists can have long-lasting and rewarding careers, but are susceptible to serious physical injuries, short or long term pain and emotional stress if common sense self-care practices are not consistently followed. The role requires long hours on the feet and intense pressure on the upper body, so proper body mechanics, …

Valued at $4.2 trillion in 2017, the wellness economy continues to expand faster than global economic growth. The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. In 2014, GWI published the first Global Spa & Wellness Economy Monitor, measuring the size of the global wellness economy …

Many aspiring beauty or spa therapists are unaware that there are online beauty therapy courses to make learning more convenient for their own individual circumstances. Most assume that because attaining proficiency requires hands-on practice that learning must take place at a spa or beauty school or training centre, yet innovative on-line learning organisations have incorporated the practical aspects into high-standard …

As the Founder and Director of the Bali International Spa Academy, an accredited CIBTAC, VTCT and ITEC training center in Bali, potential students frequently inquire about the opportunities and challenges of becoming a successful male spa therapist. Twelve years ago when I opened the school’s doors my reply would have been quite different than what it is today. Even though …

No matter how advanced the beauty industry gets, fine lines and wrinkles remain a huge topic of concern. As there are many gels, creams, and serums in today’s market you’d think someone would finally defeat ageing. Unfortunately gravity still wins the war so before you result to insane methods like bird poop facials or expensive plastic surgery try one of …

As wellness continues to evolve from a niche lifestyle concept into a mainstream commodity embraced by everyone from Prince Harry to Vogue magazine, the wellness industry itself also underwent a significant period of growth. The wellness industry is now said to be worth over $3.72 trillion, representing more than 5% of all global economic output. Despite being in an era …

Overview of the European Spa Market The European spa market continues to be the world’s largest due to its relatively higher average revenues. Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the European spa market will grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of close to 9% during the forecast period. The major growth driver of the European spa market is the …

When most people begin researching how to launch a spa career in the beauty, bodywork or wellness field, they often start by looking at educational venues close to their home. The same is true for those currently working in the field looking for more spa career opportunities, to broaden their client base or fulfill continuing education licensing requirements. In both cases …

As one of the pioneers in delivering innovative courses that have been endorsed by CIBTAC, I believe that Bali BISA can speak confidently about the key differences between CIBTAC and CIBTAC Endorsed certifications and why both accreditation programs are so valuable at a time when wellness is on the front-lines of the industry. An Overview of CIBTAC CIBTAC stands for …